Five years 🎉

[Arabesque 7,242]

Today marks five years since my sleeve surgery. Yay! I look in the mirror & think yep, best decision. I easily snuggle with my 6yr old nephew in a lounge chair & I think yep, best decision. I can jump, dance, walk, skip, scoot up stairs, … and I think, yep, best decision. The potential for health problems are further away & less likely to occur & I think yep, best decision….You get the idea.

I’m thankful it’s all gone pretty smoothly. Sure I have some fun & games with the foamies but I had a sensitive, quirky tummy before surgery & I still do so nothing all that different just how it manifests 😉. Sure I have some loose skin. It doesn’t affect what I want to do or wear so unimportant. I’m thankful I have a supportive GP who when I asked about surgery said yes without judgement & wrote the referral right away & continues to be interested in my progress. I’m thankful the doctor who does my follow ups is equally supportive. I have my 6 month check up with her next Monday which hopefully will go well again. It’s become more of a chat & catch up the last couple of years.

Apart from the medication issue which caused a small weight gain (a good 2+kg/5lb) a couple of years ago which when sorted saw that gain disappear. I sit at the same fluctuation I did when my weight first stabilised: 48.5 - 49..5kg (though usually a high of 49.3 these days).

I often think of the AA mantra of it works if you work it & you’re worth it. It really resonates. It works because I work it every day & I’m worth it.

[FifiLux 436]

Congratulations to you and the new improved person you have become over the years.

I am 10 months post op and hope to be in the same great space you are in the years to come.

[GreenTealael 25,350]

5 years! That was fast, Congratulations! How did you Celebrate?

[ShoppGirl 4,789]

Congratulations. 🎉 I hope you did something special for yourself to Celebrate a job well done.

[Arabesque 7,242]

6 hours ago, GreenTealael said:

5 years! That was fast, Congratulations! How did you Celebrate?

3 hours ago, ShoppGirl said:

Congratulations. 🎉 I hope you did something special for yourself to Celebrate a job well done.

Nothing big. Went for my regular monthly facial. 🙂 I first saw her before surgery so she’s been with me along the way. She was surprised it had been five years too.

[NCL04321 161]

Congratulations! you are an inspiration to many!

[kristieshannon 1,633]

Congrats! Great accomplishments :)

[Spinoza 1,380]

You're the absolute poster girl (WOMAN actually!) for gastric sleeve surgery. So many of us here have benefited from your wisdom and willingness to share your experience. Thank you for that, huge kudos to you for getting where you are, and I hope the next 5, 10 and 20 years are just as successful and fulfilling for you.

[Spinoza 1,380]

Also 🙌🎉🤩👯‍♀️👑🎈🏆🥇 just because the emojis here are so weird 😂

[Lilia_90 450]

I always appreciate your replies and wisdom. Congratulations on your successful journey, it takes dedication and hard work and I hope to be in your shoes at my 5 year anniversary! May you continue living your best life ❤️

[MrsFitz 440]

On 5/13/2024 at 5:56 AM, Arabesque said:

Today marks five years since my sleeve surgery. Yay! I look in the mirror & think yep, best decision. I easily snuggle with my 6yr old nephew in a lounge chair & I think yep, best decision. I can jump, dance, walk, skip, scoot up stairs, … and I think, yep, best decision. The potential for health problems are further away & less likely to occur & I think yep, best decision….You get the idea.

I’m thankful it’s all gone pretty smoothly. Sure I have some fun & games with the foamies but I had a sensitive, quirky tummy before surgery & I still do so nothing all that different just how it manifests 😉. Sure I have some loose skin. It doesn’t affect what I want to do or wear so unimportant. I’m thankful I have a supportive GP who when I asked about surgery said yes without judgement & wrote the referral right away & continues to be interested in my progress. I’m thankful the doctor who does my follow ups is equally supportive. I have my 6 month check up with her next Monday which hopefully will go well again. It’s become more of a chat & catch up the last couple of years.

Apart from the medication issue which caused a small weight gain (a good 2+kg/5lb) a couple of years ago which when sorted saw that gain disappear. I sit at the same fluctuation I did when my weight first stabilised: 48.5 - 49..5kg (though usually a high of 49.3 these days).

I often think of the AA mantra of it works if you work it & you’re worth it. It really resonates. It works because I work it every day & I’m worth it.

A lovely, positive read especially for those of us who are just starting out on our WLS journeys 😊 Many congratulations on your ongoing success 🏆